Ok so today I took a ride on a Willard Vega Voyager just for a little around the block cruise. Not very long - but enough to know the ride quality was solid - I guess I was a bit nervous of the tippy that I have read about. But if anyone has ran a 4000 lbs boat and takes a ride on a Willard it's night and day. So no soon as we completed the ride we turned around and submitted an offer. We will know within a few hours. My plan is to personally inspect the boat as it had a survey just two years ago. After inspection, go for a quick sea trial (change the oil) and then head out on a two day 100 plus mile journey back home! Of course with spare belts, oil filters, fuel filters etc.
I'll let everyone know how it goes from here. Specially if I take the journey.

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Good point Flywright - my last survey saved me about $15k on the purchase. A bad gas tank that was out of compliance. So I called a local surveyor and he's on board to complete the survey tomorrow or Tuesday.

The more I think about it the more I'd be inclined to just buy it after a reasonable survey.

Re the comment about the power by billy feet I didn't intend to call the overpowering out as a dealbreaker. It's not good and I'd recommend on the strongest terms not to do it if repowering but this has been done and the boat's so nice I'd probBly overlook it myself especially if the boat was a Voyager.

Surveyor got back to me today and really had to stretch to come up with much. He mentioned the propane system does have to be brought up. It needs to electronic actuators. Also a GFI switch to be installed on the 110 side. And in the v-berth storage containers there is some gel coat flaking/glazing, strichly cosmetic. The funny thing is those things you store won't care what condition the locker is in.....This will probably be on the get around to it before you sell the boat list. Other than that he said it was in good shape and valued the boat really well.
I have booked tickets on Friday to land in Comox and pick up the boat with a good friend of mine. Between him and I we should be able to get into some serious trouble. We'll have two VHFS, three GPS, paper charts, spare oil and fuel filters, belts, diesel and a basic tool set. I am hopeful as prepared we are going to be that we don't need anything of those preparations. Other than the instant coffee and hot oat meal.
Cheers!

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Fine looking boat. I've always loved anything "Willard" and yours in particular is a wonderful catch--very nice indeed! Nothing like a boat that actually looks like a boat!Congratulations and enjoy! I look forward to reading more!

Best of luck with your Willard. I have coveted that boat ever since I first saw Savary on the Willard website. That is one beautiful example of the W30 Searcher. Oh, and I can assure you, that you will be happy with that Yanmar 4JH. Reliable, powerful, clean and economical. Cruise at hull speed with the engine just loafing.